US Bridges

Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Brookhollow DR · Structure no. 2900282

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpillwater Way
CrossesKirkendall Creek
Location00.05 E of Brookhollow DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02443, -86.10051
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Spillwater Way over Kirkendall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.